How To Fix CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR051 - Custom Field &1: OData Service &2 is not valid for Business Context &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR - Custom Fields: Repository Handler

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Custom Field &1: OData Service &2 is not valid for Business Context &3.

What causes this issue?

The values of properties <ZK>ODataServiceKey </>&V2& and
<ZK>BusinessContext </>&V3& in entity set <ZK>ODataUsages </>are
invalid. For this combination there exists no valid registration from
SAP, which supports such an extension.

System Response

System revokes creation of custom field &V1&

How to fix this error?

Change the values of properties <ZK>CDSView </>and/or
<ZK>BusinessContext </>in entity set <ZK>ODataUsages </>to a valid
combination.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR051 - Custom Field &1: OData Service &2 is not valid for Business Context &3. ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR051 indicates that there is an issue with the OData service associated with a custom field in the context of a specific business object. This error typically arises when the OData service is either not properly defined, not activated, or not compatible with the specified business context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid OData Service: The OData service specified for the custom field may not be valid or may not exist.
  Service Not Activated: The OData service might not be activated in the SAP Gateway.
  Business Context Mismatch: The OData service may not be compatible with the specified business context, meaning it does not support the operations or data structure required for that context.
  Transport Issues: If the custom field and OData service were transported from a development environment to a production environment, there may be inconsistencies or missing configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check OData Service:
  
  Go to the SAP Gateway Service Builder (transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE).
  Verify that the OData service is listed and activated. If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Validate Business Context:
  
  Ensure that the OData service is designed to work with the specified business context. You may need to check the service definition and the associated metadata.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Custom Field:
  
  If the OData service is valid but still causing issues, consider recreating the custom field or adjusting its settings to ensure it correctly references the OData service.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects. Ensure that all necessary components are included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the backend, you can debug the OData service to see if there are any runtime errors or issues with the data being processed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to custom fields and OData services for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on custom fields and OData services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CFD_REPOSITORY_HNDLR051 error message.